Wash apples and set them on parchment paper. I use a small plate for each apple for ease of transport. Microwave the caramels and corn syrup on medium power at 30 second intervals until the caramels melt. Stir in vanilla. Spoon over the apples then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave on medium power at 30 second intervals until melted. Spoon over the cooled apples. At this point, you can also add nuts, sprinkles, candies if you like. We are purists.

Gebah sent me wall art featuring some of the animals we raise. She captured our great pyrenees, sheep, goat, chicken, border collie and bees. This is so well and thoughtfully done. Thank you so much, Gebah!